Something New

Last June I started working with clay. Quickly I learned that I prefer hand building to the wheel. I’ve also learned:

• There isn’t just one right way to work with clay.

• My teachers and fellow classmates are friendly and eager to share.

• It’s okay to throw out something that didn’t work.

• Inspiration will eventually come.

• A creative glaze can mask flaws.

• Even if I think I’m copying, what I make with my hands is original.

• It’s really just mud.

You write it: Have you tried something that stretched you? What did you learn?